The Public Health Faculty Colloquium Series presents Dr. Eric Hurwitz. Dr. Hurwitz will be giving a presentation entitled "Does Discography Cause Accelerated Progression of Degeneration Changes in the Lumbar Disc?".
Provocative discography, an invasive diagnostic procedure involving disc puncture and injection, is purported to detect discogenic sources of back pain in discs with otherwise unremarkable imaging findings. Although discography has been in widespread use since the 1960s, the clinical validity and utility of this test are unproved. The presentation will focus on new evidence suggesting that discography may be harmful.
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The Kellogg Health Scholars Program develops new leadership in the effort to reduce and eliminate health disparities and to secure equal access to the conditions and services essential for achieving healthy communities.
The Kellogg Health Scholars Program is excited to announce the 2010-2012 Call for Applications.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 (5:00 pm Eastern).
